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world5 days ago•6 min saved

Zelensky debunks Putin’s Kostiantynivka claim as Ukraine broadens long-range strikes

President Zelensky dismissed Putin’s claim that Kostiantynivka is under Russian control as a media bluff, while Ukrainian forces reportedly remain in control and continue counter-sabotage operations. Kyiv pressed for Patriot missiles amid missile attacks, as Ukraine stepped up mid-range strikes more than 50 km behind Russian lines, hitting airfields, bridges, and energy infrastructure in Crimea and other occupied areas. Ukraine’s defense ministry said June saw a near doubling of such deep strikes, with hundreds of thousands of enemy targets hit and thousands of Russian troops killed or injured, underscoring Kyiv’s focus on disrupting Moscow’s logistics.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #kostiantynivka #long-range-strikes

war6 days ago•154 min saved

Ukraine ramps up long-range strikes behind Russian lines, targeting Crimea logistics

Ukraine’s defense chief says mid- and long-range strikes behind Russian lines almost doubled in June, focusing on Crimea to disrupt logistics. He highlighted a record month for hits on artillery and vehicles, with over 200,000 enemy targets hit in June and about 28,000 Russian troops killed or seriously injured, as Kyiv seeks to impair Russia’s supply chains from long range.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #long-range-strikes #russia

world9 days ago•26 min saved

ISW: Russian Offensive Stalls in June 2026 Amid Ukrainian Counterattacks

ISW reports that Russia’s spring-summer 2026 offensive has failed to secure operationally significant gains; June 2026 saw only about 30.4 square kilometers gained at an average pace of 1.01 sq km per day, far slower than June 2025. Ukrainian counterattacks in Kupyansk and Oleksandrivka remain effective, with gains concentrated in Kostyantynivka’s urban terrain at high cost. In the first six months of 2026 Russia seized or infiltrated about 622.6 square kilometers, roughly 28% of the 2025 six-month total, and suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses. Ukrainian long-range and intermediate-range strikes are disrupting Russian logistics and oil infrastructure, causing gasoline shortages and pressuring refinery capacity. Russia has closed seven railway border crossings with Finland, Latvia, and Estonia and is leaning on crude exports while importing refined fuels from India. Belarusian airspace and signal repeaters remain contested. Overall, ISW expects no rapid Russian breakthrough and continued attrition in the near term.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#donbas #logistics #long-range-strikes

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Putin Rejects De-Escalation, Vows to Push On with Four-Region Campaign

Putin said Russia will continue its offensive to fully capture four Ukrainian regions and rejected Kyiv's proposal to pause long-range strikes as a de-escalation, arguing the pause would ease pressure on Ukrainian forces; he stressed Moscow's aim remains the Donbas and Novorossiya and that Kyiv's strikes on Russia do not alter the front-line dynamics.

via Kyiv Post|

#de-escalation #four-regions #long-range-strikes

war-in-ukraine12 days ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Unleashes Record June Strikes on Russia’s Defense-Industrial Base

Ukraine conducted at least 13 long-range strikes against Russian defense facilities in June—the most in a single month this year— targeting missile plants, electronics, ammunition, and shipbuilding sites, including the Titan-Barrikady plant in Volgograd; Zelenskyy confirmed FP-5 Flamingo missiles were used. Other June targets cited include Progress Michurinsk, VNIIR-Progress, Elastik, Azot, Ekran Optical Systems, the Zaliv shipyard in Crimea, and Orenburg gas-processing sites, with the tally marking 48 Ukrainian strikes on Russian military-industrial facilities from January–June 2026.

via UNITED24 Media|

#defense-industry #long-range-strikes #missile-programs

war-in-ukraine14 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Overwhelm Russia as June Sets Strike Record

In June 2026 Ukraine launched a record wave of long-range drone strikes, nearly tripling May’s total (32 vs 12) and showing Kyiv’s campaign breaking through Russia’s defenses; Moscow claimed large interception figures that analysts question, while the Moscow Kapotnya oil refinery was hit mid‑June, contributing to fuel restrictions across several Russian regions as Ukraine’s drone program grows more capable and far-reaching.

via UNITED24 Media|

#janes-analysis #long-range-strikes #moscow-oil-refinery-kapotnya

world-news16 days ago•79 min saved

Ukraine expands strikes inside Russia, targeting gas facilities and satellite hubs

Ukraine says its forces conducted long-range strikes inside Russia, including hitting a major natural gas plant and satellite centers, as part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to disrupt Moscow’s war infrastructure, with additional actions reported around Crimea and other military targets.

via AP News|

#crimea #gas-plant #long-range-strikes

world17 days ago•22 min saved

Ukraine widens long-range strikes as Moscow region faces new attack

ISW’s June 22 update notes a Ukrainian strike near Moscow—the third attack on the capital region in a week— hitting the Dubna Space Communications Center; Moscow reported downing most drones and no damage, while Russia reinforces air defenses around Moscow. In the broader conflict, Ukraine is expanding intermediate- and long-range strikes, including against Russian oil facilities and a Voronezh defense plant, worsening fuel shortages in occupied Ukraine and parts of Russia. The campaign has produced numerous long-range strikes in May–June, with Zelensky claiming Fire Point drones can reach up to 2,070 km (aiming for 3,000 km). Belarus remains pressured to halt support for Russia. ISW also notes ongoing infiltration tactics and cautions some battlefield footage may be AI-generated.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#fuel-shortages #long-range-strikes #moscow-area

military-and-defense28 days ago•8 min saved

Ukraine targets Russian plant wrapped in anti-drone cage with FP-5 Flamingo missiles

Satellite imagery shows the VNIIR Progress weapons plant in Cheboksary enclosed by anti-drone cage armor, which Ukraine attacked with FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles, damaging the cage-surrounded building. The plant produces navigation equipment for high-precision weapons; Ukraine also targeted a Samara oil refinery. Analysts say these long-range strikes demonstrate Kyiv's growing ability to hit key Russian facilities, while the spread of anti-drone nets inside Russia underscores protective measures around critical infrastructure.

via businessinsider.com|

#anti-drone-cage #cheboksary #flamingo-fp-5

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Plant and Oil Refinery with Flamingo Missiles

Ukraine conducted overnight long-range strikes inside Russia using FP-5 Flamingo missiles, hitting the VNIIR-Progress military-industrial plant in Cheboksary and the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara; Zelensky confirmed the strikes, while Moscow said air defenses downed 326 drones. Kyiv frames the operation as part of a broader long-range sanctions campaign targeting Russia’s military production and energy sectors, with the VNIIR-Progress plant linked to drone and missile components production.

via Kyiv Post|

#flamingo-missiles #long-range-strikes #samara-oil-refinery

world1 month ago•27 min saved

Putin Upholds Victory Narrative as Ukraine Advances, ISW Says

Putin rejected Zelensky’s ceasefire offer at SPIEF and reiterated a protracted-war victory narrative, claiming battlefield progress that ISW says is inconsistent with visible gains. Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes and battlefield interdiction that hinder Russian logistics and naval assets, while Russian advances remain largely stagnant. Putin touted economic strength despite fuel shortages and rising debt, and repeatedly referenced the Alaska Summit to justify limited concessions. A localized ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was brokered to permit repairs, and Ukraine continues to press operations in occupied areas. Overall, ISW assesses Putin’s battlefield claims as overstated and Ukraine as gaining the initiative in several sectors.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#isw #long-range-strikes #putin

world1 month ago•19 min saved

Hardline Russian Futurists Push Extreme Scenarios as Ukraine Strikes Narrow Kremlin Narrative

At SPIEF, Kremlin-linked ultranationalists Malofeev and Dugin outlined extreme “good/continuing/bad” scenarios for Russia through 2036–2050, signaling goals that may diverge from official rhetoric while battlefield realities constrain ambitions. On the same day, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian assets in St. Petersburg (including the Kronstadt naval base and the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal) and other oil infrastructure; Russia launched drones/missiles in response. ISW notes no confirmed frontline advances, stagnation around Slovyansk/Lyman, potential war-crimes allegations in several sectors, and rising Russian-Belarusian military cooperation, highlighting a widening gap between hardline ultranationalist aims and current battlefield progress.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#long-range-strikes #oil-infrastructure #russia-ukraine-war

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Erode Russia’s Air-Defense Shield

Ukraine’s sustained long-range drone campaign is steadily eroding Russia’s air-defense network—from Moscow’s perimeter to rear logistics—by repeatedly targeting interceptors, oil infrastructure, and bases. Russian under-investment, bureaucratic constraints, and reliance on electronic warfare leave gaps that Kyiv’s growing drone force can exploit, forcing Moscow to deploy mobile interceptors and improvise defenses while Ukraine expands its reach and keeps pressuring strategic targets. Intercepting drones remains expensive for Russia, and as Ukraine scales up, these air-defense gaps threaten Moscow’s ability to shield important assets into 2026.

via Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)|

#a2ad #air-defense-gaps #long-range-strikes

war1 month ago•7 min saved

Ukraine Deploys Decoy Drone Swarms to Overload Russian Air Defenses

Ukraine’s intelligence service says it uses hundreds of decoy drones, including jet-powered ones that mimic missile signatures, alongside live munitions in decentralized long-range campaigns to overload Russia’s air-defense radar. The laptop-controlled swarm strategy aims to exhaust interceptors, reveal radar positions, and enable strikes on energy infrastructure and command nodes across multiple regions.

via Kyiv Post|

#air-defense #decoy-drones #drone-swarms

world1 month ago•39 min saved

Drones Strike Deep into Russia, Ukraine Reports Hit on Refinery

Ukraine claims its drones struck a refinery deep inside Russia as part of a broader push with long-range strikes against Moscow’s energy infrastructure; there is no independent verification of the target or damage, and Russia has not confirmed the claim.

via Yahoo|

#drones #long-range-strikes #refinery